CITY MANAGER BUDGET MESSAGE
The public-private partnership between the City and the Anaheim Ducks resulted in the construction of one of the largest ice facilities in the country at the Great Park. Opened in early 2019, Great Park Ice includes four sheets ice that host public skating, youth hockey games and tournaments, and figure skating. Development for the remaining acres of the Great Park is in progress. Currently under construction are two projects to preserve and protect important natural resources: the 85 acre Agua Chinon, a sustainable water management channel for the Great Park and surrounding neighborhoods, and a two and a half mile wildlife corridor which will meet an important conservation vision to connect wildlife between the Cleveland National Forest and Laguna Canyon. Impacts of Labor Negotiations It is critical to note that the five-year plan (including the first two years reflected in the proposed Biennial Budget) does not yet take into account any impacts of employee labor negotiations, which were underway at the time this budget document was published. Financial impacts of labor negotiations will be built into the budget (and the corresponding five-year financial plan) before budget adoption in June 2019. Looking Forward This is a dynamic time for our City bringing both challenges and opportunities. However, I am confident that by working together with our residents, business community, Mayor and City Council, and committed staff, we will capitalize on those great opportunities and mitigate the challenges ensuring that Irvine remains one of the most prosperous places to live.
John A. Russo CITY MANAGER
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FY 2019-21 Proposed Budget
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